2008-06-05 14:22
Have you ever wanted to start a non-profit organization or had a "cause" that you wanted to make a reality? Would you start the way Mortenson started? He wrote letters to many people he di… Read More
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2008-06-04 20:29
Why do you think Greg Mortenson climbed mountains? Do you think that the same reason he felt he had to climb mountains is the same reason he felt he had to build a school? Or do you think… Read More
2008-06-02 15:05
The Laid Back Book Club book for June 2008 is Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin. This book has been very popular with book discussion groups (Norwalk Public Library… Read More
2008-05-27 14:42
Who is your favorite character in this book? Or do you not like any of the characters? Read More
2008-05-13 13:29
If you want to discuss this book "in person", why not start your own book discussion group? It is easy and fun. Your discussion can be as "book-y" as you want. Some people use the discuss… Read More
2008-05-08 21:15
Why do you think Bradbury uses a river as Montag's mode of transportation? Is it because it is only because it is a way for him to escape the mechanical hound? Does Bradbury mention the ri… Read More
2008-05-07 17:54
While this book talks about people acting as firemen and some of the men that Montag meets were teachers, none of the people in the book seemed to be writers. The people who were saving boo… Read More
2008-05-01 21:04
This is Part Two of the book. What does this refer to? Read More
2008-05-01 21:04
Our discussion of the Big Read-Norwalk book, Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury continues this month. There is so much to say about this book, and we want to encourage as many people as possibl… Read More
2008-05-01 21:02
The film, Fahrenheit 451 will be shown this Saturday, May 3, in the Community Room at the South Norwalk branch library (10 Washington Street), at 2 p.m. The event is FREE. Hope to see you… Read More
2008-04-28 18:31
Why do you think the sea shell radio was portrayed by Bradbury as a bad thing? Is it not good to block out noise on the subway or listen to music while trying to sleep? Read More
2008-04-26 13:57
This book has often been challenged by parents and by others who believe it should not be in libraries or in schools. Why do you think it has been challenged? Do you agree? Read More
2008-04-26 13:55
Faber exerts control over Montag. As Montag is struggling with his conscience, Faber provides Montag with a radio and directs his actions. Faber's radio acts like Montag's brain. Faber's… Read More
2008-04-21 21:10
Pages 57-63 contain Captain Beatty's philosophy. One of his statements is that what people want is to be happy and since the civilization has so many minorities that might be upset, somebod… Read More
2008-04-21 20:58
What do you think about Bradbury's style of writing? Do you find it easy to read the book or difficult? Read More
2008-04-19 15:10
Do you think you would die rather than give up your books? Even for those of us with very large personal libraries, I'm not sure how many of us would die for them. Maybe the old woman who… Read More
2008-04-16 18:15
Mildred seems to want attention and love. She likes her friends and her "Family", but she does not seem to be too interested in her husband. Why do you think Mildred is not more interested… Read More
2008-04-10 20:22
Would you want to be a fireman? A fireman's job is just about the toughest there is. Why do you think Bradbury chose to have the firemen be the people who destroyed the books? Did he not… Read More
2008-04-08 13:30
Free copies of Fahreheit 451 are always available at Norwalk Public Library. We have many copies that you can check out and return to us (thus, they are free as long as you bring them back)… Read More
2008-04-08 13:28
I hope some of you saw Sam Weller, author of the Bradbury Chronicles, when he was here in Norwalk this past weekend. He provided a wonderful in-depth look at Ray Bradbury, the author of Fah… Read More
2008-04-02 16:58
is Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. Check out a copy of the book from the library or stop by the library at One Belden Avenue or the South Norwalk Branch and pick up a free copy of the book… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Relin, the writer of the book, begins each chapter with a quote. As you read each chapter, do you see a connection between the quote and the content of the chapter? Are there any quotes t… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Three Cups of Tea is now on the Summer Reading List for Non-Honors Students at the Center for Global Studies at Brien McMahon High School. Do you think this is a good book for high school s… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
What do you think of Jean Hoerni? Why do you think he decided to give money to Mortenson? Why do you think he felt so strongly about building the school? Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
What do you think about Tara (Bishop) Mortenson? Do you get a good sense of who she is and why she married her husband? Read More
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